Research & Development

We explore digital trends, user behaviors, and cutting-edge tech to create designs that aren't just effective but to make sure your product leads the pack in both design and functionality.
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Ensuring product-market fit

The Research & Development phase is a strategic blend of market insights, user-centric design, and innovative thinking. By combining research with purposeful development efforts, we aim to position your product at the forefront of industry trends and user expectations.

Here's an in-depth look at our Research & Development approach:

Market Research for Digital Interactions

  • Conduct extensive market research to identify trends, user behaviors, and competitive landscapes.
  • Analyze digital interactions within your industry to understand user expectations and preferences.
  • Uncover opportunities for differentiation and innovation in the digital space.

Emerging Technology Exploration

  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies relevant to your industry and product goals.
  • Explore innovative technologies such as AR, VR, AI, or blockchain that could enhance your product's features.
  • Assess the feasibility and potential impact of integrating these technologies into the product.

Competitive Analysis and Benchmarking

  • Analyze competitors to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and design approaches.
  • Benchmark your product against industry leaders to identify areas for differentiation.
  • Use competitive insights to refine design strategies and ensure your product stands out in the market.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Facilitate collaboration between research, design, and development teams.
  • Ensure a seamless transition from research insights to the implementation of design solutions.
  • Foster open communication to address challenges and optimize the development process.

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

  • Document research findings, design decisions, and insights for future reference.
  • Facilitate knowledge transfer across teams to ensure a shared understanding of user needs and design principles.
  • Use documentation as a reference point for ongoing development and refinement.

Tools & Technologies

We invest in the best tools and technologies on the market.
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What others say

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Take our happy clients’ word for it.

Niro Thavarajah 
Co-Founder,
Humant Life
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“What stood out most about Thinslices was the exceptional quality of their people. Their team exhibited a remarkable ability to patiently navigate and fill in the gaps in our knowledge, always extending a helping hand when we encountered challenges. The kindness and generosity they demonstrated in learning the intricacies of our product alongside us were truly impressive.

Thinslices didn't just provide a service; they became partners on our journey, contributing not only their expertise but also their genuine commitment to understanding and enhancing our vision. This unique blend of professionalism, patience, and generosity made our collaboration not just efficient but also enjoyable, fostering a strong and positive working relationship.“

Insights

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Idea to MVP

Validate your product idea with enough features to attract early-adopter customers and investors, securing its market potential.

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Product Design Sprint

A high-level scoping of your product will help us understand what are the requirements, the product direction, and the challenges.
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Product Validation Sprint

Ensure that your product concept is viable by validating its key components. Gather feedback and make data-driven decisions to refine your product.
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Rapid Prototyping

On top of product design and specifications, we build a clickable prototype that simulates the experience of using the application, which we can test with real users.
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User Research & Testing

User research techniques provide directional insight and validation for your product, allowing for better prioritization of requirements.
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